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Black Arts MKE Receives National Endowment For The Arts Grant For New Musical

Black Arts MKE Receives National Endowment For The Arts Grant For New Musical

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2020
Black Arts MKE has been approved for a $10,000 Challenge America grant to support its annual spring new musical production of a?oeLove & Southern D!scomforta?? featuring Tony Award Nominee Felicia P.
Broadway Veterans Share Music And Memories At The Sidenotes Cabaret

Broadway Veterans Share Music And Memories At The Sidenotes Cabaret

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2020
Broadway veterans ANDREW and SUSAN VARELA return to the SideNotes Cabaret in BACKSTAGE BROADWAY, February 13-16, 2020.
Skylight Music Theatre Has Announced Cast and Creative Team for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNA

Skylight Music Theatre Has Announced Cast and Creative Team for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2020
Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, running February 7-23, 2020 in Skylight's beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N.
Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards

Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee Awards

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2020
Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Milewaukee Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!
Photo Flash: Check out Photos from First Stage's THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES

Photo Flash: Check out Photos from First Stage's THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES

by BWW News Desk — January 13, 2020
The magic and wonder of a snowy day comes to life in First Stage's production of THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BY Ezra Jack Keats, based on the 1963 Caldecott Medal-winning book by acclaimed author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats, adapted for the stage by Jerome Hairston and Co-Directed by Sa
Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING In Milwaukee

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING In Milwaukee

by BWW News Desk — January 10, 2020
Casting for Disney's The Lion King has been announced for the long-awaited return engagement in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's First Stage to Present A WRINKLE IN TIME

Milwaukee's First Stage to Present A WRINKLE IN TIME

by BWW News Desk — January 7, 2020
First Stage will fuel the imaginations of audiences young and old with their next 2019/20 mainstage production, A WRINKLE IN TIME, based on the bestselling book by author Madeleine L'Engle, adapted for the stage by John Glore and directed by First Stage Artistic Director Jeff Frank.
BWW Review: Comic Opera RUDDIGORE is Here to Charm Your Socks Off & Lift Your Spirits

BWW Review: Comic Opera RUDDIGORE is Here to Charm Your Socks Off & Lift Your Spirits

by Kelsey Lawler — January 7, 2020
Is there anything the Milwaukee Opera Theatre touches that doesn't turn to gold? Their latest collaboration with Skylight Music Theatre is Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore, a sweet, hilarious, melodramatic comic opera made exceedingly charming under the inspired watch of co-directors Jill Anna Ponas
Skylight Music Theatre NEWSIES Cast Raises $18,867.18 For Pathfinders

Skylight Music Theatre NEWSIES Cast Raises $18,867.18 For Pathfinders

by BWW News Desk — January 6, 2020
Following the closing performance of Skylight Music Theatre's production of Disney's Newsies on Sunday, December 29, the cast presented a check for $18,867.
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards

by BWW — December 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Skylight Music Theatre Has Announced Cast and Creative Team For THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS

Skylight Music Theatre Has Announced Cast and Creative Team For THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS

by BWW News Desk — December 20, 2019
Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for The Gospel at Colonus running January 17-26, 2020 in the Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N.
Milwaukee's First Stage Begins New Year With THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BY EZRA

Milwaukee's First Stage Begins New Year With THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BY EZRA JACK KEATS

by BWW News Desk — December 20, 2019
The magic and wonder of a snowy day will come to life in First Stage's production of THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BY EZRA JACK KEATS, based on the 1963 Caldecott Medal-winning book by acclaimed author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats, adapted for the stage by Jerome Hairston and Co-Directed by Sam
December 19th Update: WEST SIDE STORY - Milwaukee Rep Leads Best Musical Category in

December 19th Update: WEST SIDE STORY - Milwaukee Rep Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Milwaukee, WI Awards Voting

by BWW Staff — December 19, 2019
We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Choreographer And Dance Artist Jade Solomon Curtis To Bring BLACK LIKE ME To Marcus P

Choreographer And Dance Artist Jade Solomon Curtis To Bring BLACK LIKE ME To Marcus Performing Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — December 18, 2019
Black Like Me is a multidisciplinary evening length work explores the reverb of a single word in a global community.
Matt Rodin and Bethany Thomas to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Milwaukee Reper

Matt Rodin and Bethany Thomas to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by BWW News Desk — December 18, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for their production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch in the Stiemke Studio January 28 - March 8, 2020.
Steering Committee Plans 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Steering Committee Plans 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

by BWW News Desk — December 17, 2019
The 36th Annual Dr.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards

by BWW — December 16, 2019
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BWW Review: ELF at First Stage is the Merriest Show in Milwaukee!

BWW Review: ELF at First Stage is the Merriest Show in Milwaukee!

by Kelsey Lawler — December 13, 2019
First Stage has given us all an early Christmas present in Elf the Musical.
Renaissance Theaterworks' Presents HAPPY DAYS, By Samuel Beckett

Renaissance Theaterworks' Presents HAPPY DAYS, By Samuel Beckett

by BWW News Desk — December 12, 2019
Renaissance Theaterworks will continue its 27th season of a?oeTransformationa?? with Samuel Beckett's 1961's modern masterpiece, HAPPY DAYS.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces Next President & CEO

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces Next President & CEO

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Marcus Performing Arts Center (Marcus Center) today announced that Kendra Whitlock Ingram will be the organization's next President & Chief Executive Officer.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces Next President & CEO

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces Next President & CEO

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Marcus Performing Arts Center (Marcus Center) today announced that Kendra Whitlock Ingram will be the organization's next President & Chief Executive Officer.
Casting Announced For Milwaukee Rep Winter Shows

Casting Announced For Milwaukee Rep Winter Shows

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2019
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce the cast and creative teams for the 2019/20 Season Winter shows including The Legend of Georgia McBride in the Quadracci Powerhouse and Chasin' Dem Blues in the Stackner Cabaret.
WI Veterans Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Submissions For Veterans Light Up The Arts

WI Veterans Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Submissions For Veterans Light Up The Arts

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2019
The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce is calling on local veteran, military spouse and service member artists to showcase their work at this year's 3rd Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts event on Friday, March 8th.
Photo Flash: First Stage's Young Company Presents THE WINTER'S TALE

Photo Flash: First Stage's Young Company Presents THE WINTER'S TALE

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2019
First Stage's Young Company, the Theater Academy's award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will present William Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE as their first Performance Project for the 2019/20 season.
BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards Update: WEST SIDE STORY - Milwaukee Rep Leads Best

BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards Update: WEST SIDE STORY - Milwaukee Rep Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Staff — December 9, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recogn

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